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Tuscan Chestnut Cake (Castagnaccio): A rustic Italian Christmas dessert

Tuscan Chestnut Cake (Castagnaccio): A rustic Italian Christmas dessert

Posted on December 19, 2025 | by Italia!

This Tuscan chestnut cake, or castagnaccio, is a rustic Italian dessert made with chestnut flour, pine nuts and rosemary. Naturally egg- and dairy-free, it’s perfect for Christmas or winter gatherings. Castagnaccio is one of Tuscany’s most distinctive desserts. Made from chestnut flour rather than wheat, it’s dark, dense and gently savoury, enriched with olive oil […]

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